Development Manager
Location: US
Department: PMO
Salary range: 166400-260000

Company profile:
CARES is Alabama’s approach to the modernization of the enrollment and eligibility systems for Medicaid, Child Health Insurance Program, Food Assistance, TANF and Subsidized Child Care. Through this system, citizens will be linked with critical, life-saving services in an efficient, user-centric interface. 

Job description:
Direct the development teamWork with the EA team to document and communicate build and technical development standardsSupport the PMO in the procurement of developer resourcesWork with project managers to identify appropriate developer resources for projects in a way that maximizes the potential for project success and minimizes program riskServe as the functional supervisor for all developer resourcesManage a team of Software Engineers and ensure goals are met and output is consistent with expectations, both internally and externally.Work closely with Program Manager, Lead Enterprise Architect, Lead Information Architect and Lead Business Analyst to clearly define deliverables and set realistic timelines.Ensure each project is scoped and documented accordingly and that requirements and deliverables are clearly understood by the CARES Development TeamGather requirements from both internal teams and customers for any new or ongoing software projects and disseminate to the CARES Development Team.Provide frequent progress reporting and transparency to ensure ongoing success of the team.Establish and apply clear guidelines and procedures.Design, measure, communicate and monitor performance expectations and metrics for the Software Engineering Team.Work with CARES PMO Team including the Program Director, Deputy Program Director, Lead Enterprise Architect, Lead Information Architect, Quality Assurance Manager, Infrastructure Manager and Lead Business Analyst to ensure software deployment, documentation, and maintenance procedures are followed and enforced.Manage overall quality; clearly define and guide testing procedures and Quality Assurance.Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, provide salary recommendations, monitor and assign work, coach, mentor, develop and motivate employees; foster a team.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
The Development Manager  provided shall, at a minimum, meet the following requirements or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience:Experience:Experience with State Government, Medicaid, CHIP and DHR business area or healthcare industryUnderstanding of commonly-used software development concepts, practices, and procedures.Understanding of testing methodologies and techniques.10 years software development experience is preferred.3 years of experience managing a software development teamExpert level understanding in C#, Java, JavaScript and other web front-end technologies is preferred.Strong customer service orientation with a proactive approach and sensitivity towards consistently improving service for the business.Ability to lead, motivate and develop high performance team managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Superior written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.Decision making and problem solving based on goal and results orientation.Proven leadership skills and a positive, can-do demeanor with willingness to “dig in” and participate in getting the work done.Ability to communicate and negotiate with peers, Directors, and Executives within the company to set clear expectations and realistic goals.Process driven with proven ability to plan and execute multiple concurrent assignments.Skill/Technology:Working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life CycleExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProcess knowledge and experience with Agile software projectsAbility to document code developed by analystConflict and resolution management Education/Certification:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with advance education in fields related to position or equivalent experience 

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